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Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern Says...

Excitement, creativity and tradition are the cornerstones of campus life at Ohio Northern. Students of all backgrounds come together to form a common bond in and outside of the classroom. With more than 200 clubs and organizations, students have ample opportunity to develop leadership skills.

The ...Excitement, creativity and tradition are the cornerstones of campus life at Ohio Northern. Students of all backgrounds come together to form a common bond in and outside of the classroom. With more than 200 clubs and organizations, students have ample opportunity to develop leadership skills.

The culture of the campus is one of respect, friendship, and community. ONU offers ecumenical and interfaith opportunities for spiritual growth and development. Active religious life programs include groups such as Habitat for Humanity, Northern Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Chapel Band and Choir, and the Newman Club.

Greek life is an active part of ONU, where approximately 20 percent of the student body are members of the five national fraternities and four national sororities. Service and philanthropy are core values of the Greek organizations. In addition, members are involved in other student organizations on campus, adding a unique mixture of diversity to their chapters.

Monthly exhibitions of student artwork, 10 theatrical productions, and upwards of 40 instrumental and voice performances annually allow a myriad of opportunities for any and all majors within the University. Whether students see world-class entertainment at the Freed Center, attend art exhibits at the Elzay Gallery of Art or cheer along with the marching band, Ohio Northern University is a cultural epicenter for theater, art and design, music and dance.

Multicultural students contribute to the diversity and richness of the ONU student body. The Office of Multicultural Development encourages students to take an active role in all University activities and seeks to develop an identity for multicultural students. A variety of programs are hosted each year, including regular cultural celebrations that feature speakers, performers, music, films, dinners, exhibits and workshops. Student organizations include Asian American Student Union, The Black Student Union, The Indian Student Association, The Latino Student Union, The Muslim Student Union, Men of Distinction, Sister Circle, The Gospel Ensemble, Open Doors, World Student Organization, and Vision Builders.More Less

Ohio Northern Students Say...

Ohio Northern is not a campus teeming with diversity. Its students are “typi- cally middle- to upper-class white students,” though students are noticing efforts to address this in recent years. ONU students share other common traits. They are “intelligent and outgoing,” a “very friendly and easy to ...Ohio Northern is not a campus teeming with diversity. Its students are “typi- cally middle- to upper-class white students,” though students are noticing efforts to address this in recent years. ONU students share other common traits. They are “intelligent and outgoing,” a “very friendly and easy to talk to” group who tend to have “strong leadership skills and is outgoing, compassion- ate, intelligent, and very involved on campus.” Though it is true that “students often tend to hang out with other students similar to them,” this is not a sign of divisions on campus. “There is definitely no tension between any groups of people.” The school’s size means “you don’t go anywhere without seeing someone you know,” a direct result of the “close-knit feel of the campus.” Those attending recognize that “being a student at Northern requires dedica- tion to academics,” but they also acknowledge, “it helps to have a balanced social life on campus.” Overall, “students interact well with one another and work well together.”More Less